Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 9, 2020

Becky Lynch shows up to start tonight's show. She says the time for joking around is over, and that she knows that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler is her opponent at WrestleMania following what happened last night. After footage of Shayna saying that Becky has faced nobody like her, boasting that she tore through all the other competitors in last night's Elimination Chamber match and telling Becky that she will take the Raw Women's title from her and that there is nothing she can do it, Becky gives credit where credit is due when it comes to Shayna cutting through five other women, including Asuka. She then calls Baszler "a world class scumbag" and "a black hole of charisma" before saying she is "the bitch that runs this division," then says she used to see her as "the constipated robot from NXT" who refused to shake her hand last year, but now knows she is her biggest threat yet. She says that Baszler has been waiting in the shadows for over a year to rewrite history, as people like her don't beat trained killers like Baszler, except she does and she will do it again. After stating that their match will be "heart vs. skill," Becky says that Baszler has been underestimating her and that she will smash her face in for it.

It is announced that a camera is trained at the entrance to the parking garage for the arrival of Edge.

Rey Mysterio beats Angel Garza.

In footage from earlier today, Kevin Owens is confronted backstage by Murphy, AOP and Seth Rollins, the last of whom is eating popcorn as he greets Owens. Owens says he's good after Rollins offers him some popcorn, then throws his bag at Rezar before everyone gangs up on him. Referees and officials have to stop the brawl and check on Owens.

Charlotte Flair shows up. She calls Rhea Ripley "the next big thing" and "the shiny new toy," then says that while Rhea Ripley has stated that she must beat the best to be the best, she wants to be herself and nothing like Charlotte. Charlotte says she will never be anything like her. After telling Rhea Ripley to enjoy the hype surrounding her and being "the next big thing" because it will not last, she says that she will teach her a lesson, saying it is one thing to talk about hopes and dreams and another to be humbled by her at WrestleMania. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley shows up, and Charlotte cuts her off, saying this is Raw and not NXT, and that this is her kingdom before telling her to get out of the ring. Ripley responds by hitting Charlotte in the face and leaving.

Bobby Lashley beats Zack Ryder.

We get a closer look at Aleister Black, courtesy of Progressive.

We hear from Aleister Black, who suddenly hears a knock on his door. Aleister stands up, and is met by Seth Rollins and Murphy. Rollins tells Aleister that Murphy has told him a lot about him, and says that he is a bit of an expert in "the numbers game." He asks Aleister to join his movement, and Murphy hands him Rollins' newest shirt. Aleister hands the shirt back to Murphy and refuses. Rollins tells Aleister he is either with him or against him, but Aleister says those sound like fighting words, and that he knocked on the right door. He tells Rollins that he accepts his challenge, then Rollins and Murphy leave.

Drew McIntyre beats Erick Rowan after smashing Rowan's cage - and the giant tarantula inside it - with some steel steps.
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Aleister Black vs. Seth Rollins is official for later tonight.

Before the next match, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) laugh before Kairi Sane asks Asuka about her wrist. Asuka says it is okay, then Kairi tells everyone to look at her wrist in Japanese before Asuka says she wants to beat Alexa Bliss. As they call Alexa Bliss a "mean girl," Natalya and Liv Morgan show up for the next match.

The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) beat Liv Morgan and Natalya. During the match, Ruby Riott shows up to get a closer look at the match, and she is later joined by Sarah Logan. Sarah and Ruby eventually go at it, and Liv Morgan hits Sarah and Ruby with a top rope cross body to the outside. Despite her best efforts to win the match on her own, Natalya is beaten after a buzzsaw kick to the back of her neck by Asuka as she has Kairi Sane in the Sharpshooter.

The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) show up. Styles says that The Undertaker has stuck his nose in his business and taken moments from him twice, first taking the Tuwaiq Gauntlet Trophy from him and then costing him the no-disqualification match against Aleister Black last night. He says that he saw The Undertaker get beaten by Roman Reigns three years ago before laying his coat, hat and gloves in the middle of the ring, and says that this moment was beautiful and powerful until he ruined it by returning to WWE. He says that this will cost The Undertaker, as he wants him at WrestleMania. Styles admits he may have been hesitant ten to fifteen years ago, and says he sees "a broken-down old man named Mark Calloway" instead of a mythical monster. Styles states that The Undertaker should have retired ten years ago in his prime, and says that his wife Michelle McCool is the only reason he keeps coming back and that she plays him like a fiddle, as whatever she wants, she gets. He goes on to say that they have a wonderful family and that Michelle is the most conniving person he has ever met in his life, then advises The Undertaker that Michelle will run him into the ground and that he is going to help her. Styles tells The Undertaker that he will make sure he dies in the ring at WrestleMania at first, then says he will take his soul and do exactly what Michelle wants him to do. He then lays down the challenge to The Undertaker of a one-on-one match at WrestleMania. He asks The Undertaker what he has left to lose, as he has lost his pride, dignity and mystique and he is a broken-down old man, and that the fans do not give a damn about him. He tells The Undertaker to accept his challenge so he can put the nail in his coffin.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton. When asked for his thought, Orton says nothing, and Charly just walks away.

Riddick Moss retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against Cedric Alexander.

MVP is in the ring. He makes fun of Washington, DC for not being an American state and saying that he would rather be somewhere else before saying he is transitioning from manager to "absolute brainiac" who wants to lead others to championship gold. He says he wants to build his stable on an absolute foundation, and on a man like Edge, whom he says has what it takes but lacks focus. MVP says he can lead Edge to prominence and to championship gold again, and that he just needs to focus. As he says that he is waiting for Edge like everyone else and that Edge is not here for the fans, Edge is seen pulling up in the parking lot and quickly making his way to the ring as MVP says he has a proposition for him. Edge makes his way down the ramp, enters the ring, takes the microphone and tells Randy Orton to "grow a set" and come down to the ring. MVP tells Edge his "mental is off" and that he is focusing on the wrong thing. MVP then asks Edge how his wife is, and he gets Speared by Edge before Orton gets in the ring to attack Edge. It is not long before Edge gets the better of Orton and hits him with an RKO. Edge then grabs a steel chair from ringside, then grabs another one. Randy Orton slides out of the ring, then MVP confronts Edge again. Edge puts MVP in a Cobra Clutch before hitting MVP with an RKO on a chair as Orton watches from the stage. Edge makes sure that Orton is continuing to watch as he grabs the other chair after laying MVP's head down on the first one, and proceeds to smack the chair into the back of MVP's neck with a Con-Chair-To. Edge then stares Orton down from the ring before hitting MVP with another Con-Chair-To. Orton makes his way to the back, and Edge runs out of the ring to chase after him.

Next week: A contract signing for The Undertaker vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles at WrestleMania!

We see footage of Triple H being presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 2020 Arnold Classic.

We see a video package for Drew McIntyre vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.

Backstage, Charly Caruso tells Edge that Randy Orton has left the arena.

Next week: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin makes an appearance!

Aleister Black beats Seth Rollins by disqualification after Murphy gets involved. After the match, Murphy and Rollins attack Aleister, and Rollins calls for AOP (Akam and Rezar) so that they do even more damage. All of a sudden, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up and fight AOP while Rollins and Murphy retreat. Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) also run into the ring and fight Murphy and Rollins, and they and The Viking Raiders stand tall in the ring. Montez Ford then gets on the ring and challenges Murphy, Rollins and AOP to a eight-man tag team match. Rollins accepts the challenge.

Seth Rollins, Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in an eight-man tag team match. After the match, Rollins is dragged out of the ring and attacked by Kevin Owens, but Owens is thrown into the ring by AOP. Owens overpowers AOP and Murphy, but Rollins hits him with The Stomp. Rollins then hits Owens with two more Stomps to end the show.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!